Session Dates:
Early Fall: September 3 - October 12 (6 weeks)
Fall: October 14 - December 14 (8 weeks)
Winter: January 6 - March 1 (8 weeks)
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All Levels Welcome
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TBD
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During this workshop students will learn to look at the human figure objectively by breaking it down into its’ parts. Students will begin by sculpting the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears creating multiple tiles and small vignettes. This exercise will lead to creating complete a portrait out of clay. Each piece will be built solid and hollowed out for complete freedom while sculpting. The self-portraits will begin with general rules of proportion and will end with a complete detailed image of the sculptor. Anatomy, underlying bone structure, musculature, expression, clay and surface will be discussed. Underglaze decorating techniques will be discussed if time permits. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
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Use your mark making techniques on clay and learn the secrets of combining your drawing and sculpting skills to make bas relief sculpture (aka low relief). Each student is asked to provide source imagery for sculpting for example; photo of a family dog or an interesting magazine clip of a garden. Images should be around 8 ½ by 11 in. Within the class structure we will look at and discuss some famous bas relief artworks and how they used foreshortening/perspective successfully. No previous sculpture experience required, but some drawing proficiency is recommended. This Workshop includes 25lbs of low fire clay and one firing.
November 15-16: Members $250, Non-Members $275
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Intermediate to Advanced
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio E
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This Workshop will cover anatomical proportions and basic anatomy of the head to complete the human head and neck and a nuanced portrait of a live model. We will use the planes of the face to obtain a general likeness and then move forward with different ways of modeling the nose, lips, ears and eyes using specific modelling tools. Anatomical rendering issues will be studied related to aging, race, and facial expressions. Certain surface finishing and mounting techniques will also be covered. This class includes 25lbs of low fire clay, firing, and live model.
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Intermediate to Advanced
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio E
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Students will cover basic anatomy of the head, body and anatomical proportions by observing a live model. We will cover issues related to design and mounting of the sculpture. We will also study different ways of modeling the individual parts such as the hands and feet nose, lips, ears and eyes. Certain surface finishing techniques will also be covered. The class will cover how to hollow the sculpture to get it ready for firing. 25 lbs of clay included and one firing.
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All Levels Welcome
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395 Seabrook Road - Studio F
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In this 2-Day 3-Wings Workshop, students will watch Choo create his master pieces using the potter’s wheel and other hand building techniques. He will explore his utilitarian roots: creating and exploring bowls, mugs, vases and platters. Choo will give the secrets behind his “Dwippy” methods of glaze play. This somewhat unorthodox method demonstrates and is designed to create a dazzling palette of finishes. Results have been described many ways: Luscious. Random. Runny. Marbly. Amazing. And ‘Dwippy.’ Choo likes to say “They’re so loose they slide.
Students have the opportunity to glaze 1or 2 of their very own bisqued pots in the “Dwippy” style after the Demo. Must be cone 6 or High fire clay body (ex. B-Mix) and now larger than 8 inches in any direction. (Highly Recommended) Choo is also highly regarded for his use of alternative materials in his handles. Attendees will be shown creative ways to use cane and reed in handle assemblages for the teapots.